Open Rank, Mental Health Counseling - F00213

New York, United States Faculty Full-time Faculty Part Time $73,000 - $91,000 Job Summary: The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Mercy University invites applications for an Open Rank Professor multi-year contract position in our Mental Health Counseling Program. This faculty member will join our vibrant, diverse, Department of Counseling, which offers master's degrees in both Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. This is an in-person position with opportunities to teach select courses online. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, commitment to diversity and social justice, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to graduate counseling education. Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities: Teach a 3:4 load of graduate-level counseling courses each academic year in the counseling programs Provide comprehensive advising and mentoring to graduate students in the counseling programs Grade comprehensive examinations and participate in student assessment activities Program Development & Administration Contribute to the program's academic and programmatic activities, including student orientation, admissions processes, and field experience coordination Serve on academic program committees and support curriculum development Participate in program assessment and CACREP accreditation activities Service & Leadership Provide service at the program, school, and university levels Engage in professional service at community, state and national levels, particularly initiatives that promote equity and access to the counseling field and mental health services across the lifespan Actively support a just, safe, and inclusive campus environment by committing to improving systems that support minoritized and historically marginalized people, reduce bias, and create and sustain equity Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Preferred Skills: Evidence of success in teaching graduate-level courses, program development, and student mentoring Experience with instructional technology applications and distance delivery methods for graduate education Knowledge of CACREP accreditation standards and New York State licensure regulations Proficiency with Blackboard or equivalent Learning Management Systems Minimum three years of professional experience in mental health counseling Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy Experience providing clinical supervision to counseling students or professionals Scholarly productivity demonstrated through publications, research, and/or grant activity in counseling Track record of service promoting equity and access in counseling and mental health Required Skills & Experience: Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Counselor Education and Supervision or ABD status with completion expected by Fall 2026 Licensed as a mental health counselor (LMHC) or eligible for licensure as a mental health counselor in New York State Commitment to diversity, social justice, and excellence in graduate preparation Competence in clinical practice and ability to make meaningful contributions to graduate-level clinical and assessment courses Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and students across the college and university Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the graduate level Education Requirements: Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Counselor Education and Supervision ABD candidates will be considered if dissertation completion is expected by Fall 2026 Application To learn more about the Behavioral Science program and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, please visit https://www.mercy.edu/academics/school-social-behavioral-sciences. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received before October 1, 2026, will be given preference. Electronic applications are required and must include a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of at least three references. Candidates must apply online. About Mercy Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students. Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022. Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students. Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online. At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more. Our Mission Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world. EEO Statement Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at [email protected]. The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. 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